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In Conversation with Top Reality TV Executives Live at SXSW Sydney: Behind TV's Most Addictive Shows
Beyond Reality: Reality TV Interviews with Producers, Crew & Talent
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Ever wonder how hit shows like Alone, Lego Masters, or K-Popped get made? In this special live episode from SXSW Sydney, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with three of Australia's top unscripted television executives to pull back the curtain.
David McDonald (Director of Comedy, Endemol Shine Australia), Keely Sonntag (Head of Unscripted and Development, ITV Studios Australia), and Wes Dening (Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions) share their incredible origin stories -from actively avoiding the industry to being a Big Brother contestant - and dive deep into the secrets of the trade.
They discuss the critical importance of authenticity, the make-or-break role of casting (and why "getting a bad edit" is a myth), and how they adapted massive global formats for an Australian audience. Plus, they share their best advice for pitching your own TV show idea and predict what's next for the future of reality TV in the age of AI.
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Head of Unscripted & Development, ITV Studios Australia - Keely Sonntag
Head of Global Formats, Eureka Productions - Wes Dening
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Host & Producer - Hayley Ferguson
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1. Introduction: Beyond Reality Live at SXSW Hayley Ferguson introduces a special panel episode featuring three of Australia's top unscripted TV executives. (00:00:00)
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